You Can’t Stop the Beat: Inside GTC’s Hairspray Takeover

🎭🎙Step behind the curtain with hosts Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner for a joyful, powerful, and deeply moving episode of Acting Up with GTC!

After nearly a decade of trying, Granbury Theatre Company is finally bringing Hairspray: The Broadway Musical to life on the Granbury Opera House stage—and trust us, it’s worth the wait.

In this special episode, we sit down with cast and crew to talk about the show’s iconic music, electric choreography, and the timely, resonant themes of inclusion, equality, and standing up for what’s right.

You’ll hear stories from:

🧡 Paloma Magaña on playing a quietly revolutionary Penny

💥 Takara Bailey’s heartfelt take on Motor Mouth Mabel

🎭 Javon Checo’s experience shifting from actor to assistant director

🎤 Caden Caulkins and Kendrick Booth as the dual Link Larkins

🎶 Braden Carlton’s insight into portraying Seaweed and the power of music in protest

💃 Emily Farmer’s take on Penny’s curiosity and courage

There’s laughter, insight, a few unexpected callbacks, and a whole lot of heart. If you’ve ever loved theater, Hairspray, or the power of people coming together, this one’s for you.

🎟️ Hairspray opens June 6 and runs through July 6.

Get your tickets now at www.granburytheatrecompany.org or call 817-579-0952.

Chapters:

00:48 Intro

10:40 Takara Bailey, Javon Tcheco, and Paloma Magana

38:55 Kendrick Booth and Cade Calkins

56:32 Braedon Carlton and Emily Farmer